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Daylon R Thomas drank Butterfly Jasmine by DAVIDsTEA

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I thought I reviewed it. Oh well, I sipped it down and enjoyed it anyway, Evol. Thank you.

Starting off warm with a minute and 45, this was a lovely light and balanced Jasmine Tea with just enough natural sweetness to make my mother think twice about adding sugar. I did for her, but just a tip of a teaspoon. As for me, I finished off the almost creamy left overs of this floral tea and rebrewed several times iced. The umami of the green tea showed up a little bit in longer and later steeps leaving a welcomed hint of bitterness. I had this with a Bao Zhong following and I preferred this to a Baozhong. I know, blasphemy to the subtleties of tasting notes.

I was not enamored with this one mostly because I know what my favorites are, but this is not a mediocre Jasmine green by any means. There are a few nuances in the texture as it is smoother and slightly more sophisticated than usual. Know that this is not wasted on any drinker who likes this variety-I just hope Evol did not have to pay full price for it. I actually find myself missing the Toasted Walnut lately. I don’t need more tea and want only specific ones right now, but there is a David’s Tea four miles away from me on the other side of the border. I do live next to Sarnia, Ontario, SO…the temptation is there. All I have to do is drive through the border with my enhanced driver’s license.

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First Off, Current Targets:

Whispering Pines Alice
Good Luxurious Work Teas
Wang Family’s Jasmine Shanlinxi
Spring, Winter Taiwan High Mountain Oolongs

Dislikes: Heavy Tannin, Astringency, Bitterness, or Fake Flavor, Overly herby herbal or aged teas

Picky with: Higher Oxidation Oolongs, Red Oolongs (Some I love, others give me headaches or are almost too sweet), Mint Teas

Currently, my stash is overflowing. Among my favorites are What-Cha’s Lishan Black, Amber Gaba Oolong, Lishan Oolong, Qilan Oolong, White Rhino, Kenya Silver Needle, Tong Mu Lapsang Black (Unsmoked); Whispering Pines Alice, Taiwanese Assam, Wang’s Shanlinxi, Cuifeng, Dayuling, Jasmine Shan Lin Xi; Beautiful Taiwan Tea Co.“Old Style” Dong Ding, Mandala Milk Oolong; Paru’s Milk Oolong

Me:

I am an MSU graduate, and current alternative ed. high school social studies and history teacher. I formerly minored in anthropology, and I love Egyptian and classical history. I love to read, write, draw, paint, sculpt, fence(with a sword), practice calisthenics on rings, lift weights, workout, relax, and drink a cuppa tea…or twenty.

I’ve been drinking green and black teas ever since I was little living in Hawaii. Eastern Asian influence was prominent with my friends and where I grew up, so I’ve been exposed to some tea culture at a young age. I’ve come a long way since I began on steepster and now drink most teas gong fu, especially oolong. Any tea that is naturally creamy, fruity, or sweet without a lot of added flavoring ranks as a must have for me. I also love black teas and dark oolongs with the elusive “cocoa” note. My favorites are lighter Earl Greys, some white teas like What-Cha’s Kenyan offerings, most Hong-Cha’s, darker Darjeelings, almost anything from Nepal, Green Shan Lin Xi’s, and Greener Dong Dings. I’m in the process of trying Alishan’s. I also tend to really enjoy Yunnan Black or Red teas and white teas. I’m pickier with other teas like chamomile, green teas, and Masalas among several.

I used to give ratings, but now I only rate teas that have a strong impression on me. If I really like it, I’ll write it down.

I’ll enjoy a tea almost no matter what, even if the purpose is more medicinal, for it is my truest vice and addiction.